BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCRLA - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NCRLA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncrla.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NCRLA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T215403 CREATED:20180108T203414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T200906Z UID:2319-1519920000-1519927200@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Carteret County Hospitality Workforce Solutions Networking Reception DESCRIPTION:NCRLA and educational forces are working together to address the biggest issue facing the hospitality industry: qualified workforce. There are solutions to this problem and we want to share them with our members and hospitality partners. \nJoin us for a networking reception hosted by NCRLA\, Carteret Community College and Carteret County Schools to share with our industry partners ways they can benefit from initiatives designed to supply quality employees and address workforce concerns. Meet and mingle with other industry professionals. Event speakers include\, Dr. Jerry Hauser\, Carteret Community College president\, and Lynn Minges\, NCRLA president and CEO. \nWho should attend? Hospitality professionals in the Carteret County community.  Restaurant managers\, owners\, franchise operators\, hotel property owners and tourism partners are all invited to hear the exciting strategies happening in the Carteret community. \nREGISTER\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/carteret-county-hospitality-workforce-solutions-networking-reception/ CATEGORIES:Industry Event,NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rawpixel-com-351765.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Hines":MAILTO:mhines@ncrla.org GEO:34.7229391;-76.7260436 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180228 DTSTAMP:20260404T215403 CREATED:20171201T201522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T202048Z UID:1127-1519516800-1519775999@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:2018 NC ProStart Invitational Presented by Golden Corral DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina ProStart Invitational is a two-day secondary school competition focused on restaurant management and culinary arts. Student competitors put their skills to the test in front of industry leaders\, family and friends\, all with hopes of earning a coveted scholarship from one of the nation’s premier culinary and restaurant management programs. \nThe competition is composed of two distinct competitions: management and culinary. Management teams develop a proposal for the next promising restaurant concept and present it to the panel of industry judges in a trade show rotational format. Students must communicate their entrepreneurial ideas clearly and use their problem solving skills to solve challenges faced by managers daily. The culinary competition highlights each team’s creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60 minutes\, using only two butane burners\, and without access to running water or electricity. There is no room for error as they are evaluated on taste\, skill\, teamwork\, safety and sanitation. \n (Day 1) Monday\, February 26 (9am-4pm) Culinary and Management Competitions \n*Competition location:  Wildcat Center\, JWU campus. \n*Attending the competitions is free and open to the public. \n*Parking is available in many locations on campus. \n*There are multiple eating venues near to the JWU campus for snack and meals during the day. \n(Day 2) Tuesday\, February 27 7:30am-11am) Awards Brunch and Ceremony:  \nTicket required! Includes Guest Chef workshop\, Exhibitor Showcase\, Awards Brunch Reception\, and Awards Ceremony Seating. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets are available for purchase online only HERE. \n*Location:  JWU Special Events Center and Hance Auditorium. \n*Tickets must be purchased online by February 17. \n*Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. \n(Note:  All competitors and educators meals are included in their team registration costs and do not need to purchase separate meal tickets. If you have questions about tickets\, please contact Mandy Hines at mhines@ncrla.org or 919-277-8582.) URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2018-prostart-invitational-presented-by-golden-corral/ CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ProStart-Color-jpeg-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Hines":MAILTO:mhines@ncrla.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T215403 CREATED:20171029T163643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T194408Z UID:440-1517851800-1517862600@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:2018 Stars of the Industry Awards & Reception Presented by Sysco DESCRIPTION:It’s time again to celebrate the people who make our industry shine! \nThe North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards presented by Sysco  is an annual gala to recognize exemplary performance and service in hospitality across the state.  This event draws 350+ hospitality professionals from around the state\, as it is NCRLA’s signature event of the year. \nWe’re changing up the format this year!  The awards presentation will be preceded by a fantastic dinner reception where guests will have the opportunity to sip & savor the food and beverage trends of 2018\, as well as network with industry peers\, award nominees and award winners. We’ll then gather to celebrate our award winners in a formal presentation\, followed by a sparkling wine and dessert finale. \nThe evening’s emcee will be Ken Smith\, of WRAL-TV in Raleigh. Dinner & dessert will be provided by our presenting sponsor\, Sysco\, our host sponsor\, Sheraton Imperial\, our platinum sponsor Butterball and our food truck partner\, Mr. Mongolian. Individual tickets are $125; tables of 10 are $1\,200.  NCRLA has a room block at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. Reserve your a room at our discounted rate until Jan. 29 online HERE. \nAwards will be given that evening in the following categories: Restaurateur of the Year; Restaurant Employee of the Year—management level; Restaurant Employee of the Year—line level; Lodging Operator of the Year; Lodging Employee of the Year—management level; Lodging Employee of the Year—line level; Hospitality Supplier of the Year; Griff & June Glover Award for Distinguished Service; Lifetime Achievement Award; Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community; Hospitality Champion Award; NCRLA Chef of the Year; NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year\, and the NCRLA Mixologist of the Year. \n5:30 – 7:00  Dinner \n7:00 – 8:00  Awards Ceremony \n8:00 – 8:30  Dessert & Sparkling Wine \nBuy Tickets\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \n \n \nContact Mindy Wharton\, NCRLA director of marketing and business development\, at 919-277-8585\, if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsors! \nPRESENTING \n \nHOST \n \nPLATINUM \n \nGOLD \n \nSILVER \n \n \nBRONZE \n \n \n \n \nCELEBRATION \n \nFOOD TRUCK PARTNER \n \n  \nSUPPORTING \n                             \nCE Rental URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2018-stars-of-the-industry-awards-reception-presented-by-sysco/ CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Stars-of-the-Industry_Logo_C.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org GEO:35.8781857;-78.8387114 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T215403 CREATED:20171109T170026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T173652Z UID:830-1517302800-1517310000@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Raleigh/Wake County Hotel and Restaurant GM/Owner Forum DESCRIPTION:All Wake County hotel and restaurant owners and general managers are invited to the second Raleigh/Wake County Hotel and Restaurant GM/Owner Forum. The forum is an initiative of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) and the NCRLA to better connect Wake County hotels and restaurants with organizations and resources that can keep them informed on issues\, regulations and initiatives affecting their industries\, plus keep them informed on opportunities to elevate these local industries even more.. \nKey speakers and topics will include: \n\nLynn Minges (NCRLA): Issues\, regulations and opportunities impacting the hotel and restaurant industries\nSameer Pawa (Wake Technical Community College): Culinary and hospitality programs at Wake Tech\nJonathan Freeze\, CDME\, CHIA (GRCVB): Updates on the newly-redesigned visitRaleigh.com\nDennis Edwards (GRCVB): Initiatives impacting hotels and restaurants\n\nTo register for this free event\, click here. For more information\, contact the GRCVB office manager\, Danielle King\, at dking@visitRaleigh.com. \nParking: There is free parking in front of and behind the building\, and the room is located on the first floor (enter through the front entrance). URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/raleighwake-county-hotel-and-restaurant-gmowner-forum/ CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Raleigh-StrategicPlannerManager.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Raleigh CVB":MAILTO:dking@visitRaleigh.com GEO:35.7833611;-78.634111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T215403 CREATED:20171029T163346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T170048Z UID:437-1510758000-1510765200@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Asheville Lodging Association Meeting: Short-term rentals -- leveling the playing field DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Asheville Lodging Association. On Wednesday\, Nov. 15\, from 3 to 5 p.m.\, ALA will host a combined meeting with the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association. During this important meeting\, we will focus on the growing short-term rental market in Buncombe County and discuss strategies for holding public policymakers accountable for leveling the playing field with these new lodging businesses. \nSpecial guest presenters include: \nTroy Flanagan\, vice president of state and local government affairs for the American Hotel & Lodging Association\, will talk about ordinances relating to short-term rentals that have been adopted in other cities across the country and key issues to consider. \nStephanie Pace Brown\, executive director of Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau\, will share new research about the current lodging mix in Buncombe County and the significant local growth in short-term rentals. \nOpen to members only. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/asheville-lodging-association-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Berenson":MAILTO:aberenson@ncrla.org GEO:35.599156;-82.543617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T215403 CREATED:20171029T163149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T170054Z UID:434-1510653600-1510660800@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Chapter Meeting: Workforce Solutions for the Hospitality Industry DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/charlotte-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Barkley":MAILTO:abarkley@ncrla.org GEO:35.2264033;-80.8385574 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR